2020 Convention Update
Due to the recent COVID-19 crisis, we have cancelled our 2020 convention. The 2021 convention will be held Stonewall Resort next June and will be an exhibit year. Look for more details to follow.
CDC Issues Postmortem Coronavirus Guidance
NFDA has just received a document from the CDC outlining guidance for handling individuals who have died or are suspected to have died from COVID-19 (coronavirus). While the guidance focuses on collecting specimens and conducting autopsies for PUI, the CDC notes, “The guidance can be utilized by medical examiners, coroners, pathologists, [and] other workers involved in postmortem [...]
Have You Checked Your Drivers License Lately?
The Department of Homeland Security reminds you that the upcoming REAL ID requirement and enforcement will start in a little more than seven months. Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued enhanced driver’s license, or other acceptable forms of identification, such as a valid passport or U.S. [...]
Mid Winter Agenda and Registration
Please see below for the 2020 Mid Winter Agenda and Registration
Room Block at Four Points by Sheraton
Our room block for the upcoming Mid Winter Advocacy Summit meeting ends on Friday January 17, 2020. 2020 Mid Winter Advocacy Summit Meeting February 3-5, 2020 Room Block is OPEN thru FRIDAY! Book today! Room Rate of $107 per night by using code WV1279 Call 304-344-4092 to reserve before 1/17/2020
Rob’s Association Update 01/12/2020
Welcome to Rob’s Corner where I get to share items of interest in the funeral service profession within our state and on a national level. In 2020 the FTC will conduct a rule review on whether or not to “open the rule”. When this occurs, there will be a period of comment submission. Then a [...]
Association Legislative Alert 1/9/2020
We are two day’s into the 2020 WV Legislative Session and we already have bills that could possibly affect our profession. The one of most concern at this time is Senate Bill 218; this bill has been introduced and sponsored by Senator Mark Maynard. (It is similar in scope to the bill sponsored by Delegate [...]
WVFDCOA Mid-Winter Advocacy Summit Meeting
Mid Winter Advocacy Summit Meeting February 3-5, 2020 Four Points by Sheraton, Charleston WV Room Reservations by January 17, 2020 for the $107 rate 304-344-4092 Room Block Code WV1279 FREE CE classes for members! FREE parking! FREE Wifi!